Joan Wade (born March 16, 1962) is a former member of the Wisconsin State Assembly and the current Executive Director of the Association of Educational Service Agencies (AESA).
Wade began her career as a library media specialist in Montello, Wisconsin.
She later served in various administrative capacities in Wisconsin school districts including as Technology Coordinator for Portage Community School District, and Distance Learning Director for CESA 5.
The complaint alleged that Olsen inserted language into a bill in order to financially help Wade in her position as CESA administrator.
[5] Her first husband, John Spillner, Sr., was a candidate for the Wisconsin State Senate in 2004.